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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hobbes say that people are always seeking more power, wealth, or popularity?
(a) People believe in the supernatural.
(b) People are restless.
(c) People can think.
(d) People are like animals.

2. How does Hobbes classify a person who speaks for himself?
(a) As a boaster
(b) As a politician
(c) As an author
(d) As a diplomat

3. Where does Hobbes insist people go when they disagree?
(a) To a judge
(b) To a priest
(c) To a teacher
(d) To the boxing ring

4. How does Hobbes suggest that people reason?
(a) By adding or subtracting two thoughts
(b) By counting on fingers and toes
(c) By mathematical equations
(d) By first getting burned

5. Why does Hobbes say that having friends, followers, and servants is the greatest power?
(a) With friends, followers, and servants one does not need to work.
(b) Having these, one does not need to go to war.
(c) Having these, one does not need anything else.
(d) Being liked and respected makes people good managers and motivators.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hobbes say that people attribute the unknown to ghosts, spirits, or other things that can never exist?

2. Why does Hobbes insist that the commonwealth is born out of human politics?

3. What does Hobbes say is needed to protect people from danger?

4. Why can passion for power be dangerous?

5. What does Hobbes say a person is doing when he stops defending himself?

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